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“ABC Global Services” - New Name for ABC Corporate Services

Reflecting Expanded Focus Worldwide

Company to Expand ABC Premier Hotel Program™, Global Programs

and Worldwide Partnerships

Announces New Structure for Hotel Department

ROSEMONT, IL., -- ABC Corporate Services, the industry-leading travel services company and provider of the ABC Premier Hotel Program™, announces today that it has changed its name to “ABC Global Services” to better reflect its focused strategy to expand the ABC Premier Hotel Program and other global programs within a growing worldwide marketplace.  

“The name change is a natural reflection of ABC’s global scope which meets the needs of more than 7,600 agency locations in 76 countries, plus an extensive network of hotels and supplier partners around the world,” said Beverlee Patterson, president & COO, ABC Global Services. “Furthermore, it positions us to meet our customers’ varied needs beyond the scope of corporate travel, and grow our base in a host of new directions,” noted Patterson. 

In tandem with its new name, ABC has reorganized its hotel department to best support its initiatives with the promotions of David Anderson to vice president, hotel & supplier relations; William Bennett to hotel & supplier programs manager and Patricia Braun to hotel & supplier programs coordinator. 

ABC Global Services’ commitment remains: to provide premier value, benefits and service excellence to its customers and their clients, while remaining a fundamental distribution channel for a comprehensive network of worldwide hotel and valuable complementary suppliers. 

About ABC Global Services.  ABC Global Services is a leading provider of services to the global travel agency and corporate communities, which focuses on providing value and premier benefits. Providing progressive solutions, exclusive offerings and innovative programs, ABC Global Services offers the ABC Premier Hotel Program™ (including the EZ Book with ABC hotel booking engine), ABC Global Connect™, and a host of preferred supplier programs.  ABC’s subscriber base includes more than 7,600 agency locations in 76 countries. These subscribers represent more than six million room nights annually, providing revenues to hotels nearing a billion dollars (USD). Founded in 1978, ABC Global Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook.  More information can be found at www.abcglobal.travel.   

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